Autumn's brush paints Qidonglin and Chunguang parks in Putuo

As autumn fades, two neighboring green spaces in Putuo district — Qidonglin Park and Chunguang Park — are adorned in their most vibrant seasonal attire, offering residents the perfect destination to walk and appreciate nature.

Qidonglin Park is adorned in its most vibrant seasonal attire. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

The beauty of Qidonglin Park unfolds within its layered woods. Inside, colorful foliage weaves a flowing tapestry: fiery red and golden yellow leaves dance in the breeze before settling into a brilliant carpet. Dense ginkgo trees form a grand golden canopy, with sunlight filtering through their fan-shaped leaves like scattered gold dust. When the wind whispers, countless leaves flutter like golden butterflies, filling the air with a crisp, warm fragrance.

Qidonglin Park's layered woods make for a stunning autumn sight. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

The adjacent Chunguang Park presents a different kind of charm. Built around a clear lake that mirrors the trees and pavilions, the park features a diverse palette of maples, ginkgos, and bald cypresses. Especially photogenic is the lakeside grove of metasequoia, whose tall forms reflect elegantly in the water. A network of trails, elevated woodland bridges, and sunken boardwalks allows visitors to immerse themselves in nature from multiple perspectives.

Chunguang Park features a diverse palette from maples, ginkgos, to bald cypresses. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

For photographers, the maple grove in Qidonglin and the lakeside metasequoia forest in Chunguang are must-capture scenes. Creative visitors may also bring a mirror to reflect the high canopy onto the ground, or arrange collected leaves into artistic patterns — capturing not just the view, but the memories of the season.

Some visitors bring mirrors to take more interesting photos. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Some visitors arrange collected leaves into artistic patterns. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Qidonglin Park and Chunguang Park are adorned in their most vibrant seasonal attire. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Qidonglin Park and Chunguang Park are adorned in their most vibrant seasonal attire. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Qidonglin Park and Chunguang Park are adorned in their most vibrant seasonal attire. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Qidonglin Park and Chunguang Park are adorned in their most vibrant seasonal attire. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Qidonglin Park and Chunguang Park are adorned in their most vibrant seasonal attire. [Photo/WeChat account: shputuo]

Source: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Putuo Media Center at "shputuo"